Classic Grilled Cheese

Classic Grilled Cheese

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A simple, buttery classic — bread and cheese, toasted until golden and crisp on the outside with a fully melted centre. No fuss, ready in minutes, and endlessly comforting. Cooked on the No. 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa, it turns out evenly golden with a satisfying crunch in every bite.

The cookware that makes it

Moringa (Green) Moringa (Green)
No. 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa (28cm)
₹3,499 ₹4,399
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The Pivot: BPA-Free Spatulas - Set of 3 (Set of 3)
₹899 ₹1,099
Okhli (Gray) Okhli (Gray)
Mini Cocottes
₹1,699 ₹2,199

Time

Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 mins

Ingredients

1 serving
  • 4.0

    slices white or multigrain bread
  • 1.0

    cup grated cheddar/mozzarella
  • 2.0

    tbsp butter, softened

  • Pinch of red chilli flakes (optional)

  • Pinch of dried oregano (optional)

Method

  1. Butter one side of each bread slice evenly, all the way to the edges — this ensures even browning across the whole surface.

  2. Place grated cheese between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing outward.

  3. Heat the No. 11 Enamel Cast Iron Dosa Tawa over low-medium heat.

  4. Place the sandwich on the tawa and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown.

  5. Flip carefully using the Cumin Co. Silicone Spatula and cook the other side until golden, pressing down gently to help the cheese melt fully.

  6. If the cheese hasn't fully melted by the time both sides are golden, lower the heat further and cover with a lid or plate for a minute to trap heat and finish melting the centre.

  7. Remove, sprinkle with chilli flakes and oregano if using, and slice diagonally.

Serving suggestions

Cumin Co. Expert Tip

Cook on low-medium heat, not high — grilled cheese needs time for the inside to melt fully before the bread over-browns. If the outside is golden but the centre is still firm, the heat was too high.

Cleaning & care guide

Wipe the tawa with a dry cloth while still warm; melted butter and cheese residue lift off far easier before the tawa fully cools.